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What was the main idea proposed by philosophers like John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau?
What was the main idea proposed by philosophers like John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau?
- A society based on freedom and equal laws and opportunities for all (correct)
- A society with a strong centralized government
- A society based on the divine right of the monarch
- A society with a hierarchical system of privileges
What was Georges Danton's experience after completing his studies?
What was Georges Danton's experience after completing his studies?
- He was educated in a private college
- He easily found a post at the law courts in Paris
- He became active in revolutionary politics immediately
- He was unable to find a post at the law courts in Paris (correct)
What was the system of government proposed by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws?
What was the system of government proposed by Montesquieu in The Spirit of the Laws?
- A system based on the social contract
- A system with a single powerful monarch
- A system with a division of power between the legislative, executive, and judiciary (correct)
- A system with a strong centralized government
What was the main cause of anger and protest against the system of privileges in France?
What was the main cause of anger and protest against the system of privileges in France?
How did the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers spread among people?
How did the ideas of Enlightenment thinkers spread among people?
What was the main social inequality in the Old Regime?
What was the main social inequality in the Old Regime?
What was the significance of the American Constitution for political thinkers in France?
What was the significance of the American Constitution for political thinkers in France?
What was the context in which Georges Danton wrote to a friend in 1793?
What was the context in which Georges Danton wrote to a friend in 1793?
What inspired Rammohan Roy's thoughts and ideas?
What inspired Rammohan Roy's thoughts and ideas?
What did Rammohan Roy insist on visiting at Cape Town?
What did Rammohan Roy insist on visiting at Cape Town?
Which of the following was an impact of the French Revolution?
Which of the following was an impact of the French Revolution?
Who wrote the book 'Notes on the Bengal Renaissance'?
Who wrote the book 'Notes on the Bengal Renaissance'?
What was Rammohan Roy's reaction to the July Revolution?
What was Rammohan Roy's reaction to the July Revolution?
What was the context of Rammohan Roy's visit to England?
What was the context of Rammohan Roy's visit to England?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Rammohan Roy?
Which of the following was a characteristic of Rammohan Roy?
What was a suggested activity in the chapter?
What was a suggested activity in the chapter?
What was the main reason for the peasants and workers to participate in revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
What was the main reason for the peasants and workers to participate in revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
Which of the following groups did not have access to education and new ideas?
Which of the following groups did not have access to education and new ideas?
What was the main source of wealth for the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the main source of wealth for the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the common belief among the educated middle class?
What was the common belief among the educated middle class?
What was the consequence of the food scarcity and rising food prices?
What was the consequence of the food scarcity and rising food prices?
What was the main reason for the lack of full-scale change in the social and economic order?
What was the main reason for the lack of full-scale change in the social and economic order?
What was the main characteristic of the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the main characteristic of the emerging middle class in the 18th century?
What was the main consequence of the revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
What was the main consequence of the revolts against the increasing taxes and food scarcity?
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Montesquieu's System of Government
Montesquieu's System of Government
A system of government where power is divided between the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches.
Enlightenment Ideal
Enlightenment Ideal
The belief that society should be based on freedom, equal laws, and opportunities for all.
Catalyst for French Revolution
Catalyst for French Revolution
News that King Louis XVI planned to impose further taxes on the people, sparking anger and protests.
Old Regime's Inequality
Old Regime's Inequality
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American Constitution's Impact
American Constitution's Impact
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Branches of Government
Branches of Government
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Rammohan Roy's Political Views
Rammohan Roy's Political Views
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Bengal Renaissance
Bengal Renaissance
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French Revolution - The Main Cause
French Revolution - The Main Cause
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Dissemination of Enlightenment Ideas
Dissemination of Enlightenment Ideas
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French Revolution
French Revolution
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The Emerging Middle Class
The Emerging Middle Class
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Social Inequality in Education
Social Inequality in Education
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Motivation for Revolts
Motivation for Revolts
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Middle Class Ideology
Middle Class Ideology
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Obstacles to Change
Obstacles to Change
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Revolts' Consequence
Revolts' Consequence
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Consequences of Food Scarcity
Consequences of Food Scarcity
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The Old Regime
The Old Regime
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Rammohan Roy's Response to July Revolution
Rammohan Roy's Response to July Revolution
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Rammohan Roy's Visit to England
Rammohan Roy's Visit to England
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Impact of French Revolution on Media
Impact of French Revolution on Media
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Georges Danton's Career Struggles
Georges Danton's Career Struggles
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Context of Danton's Letter
Context of Danton's Letter
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Study Notes
The Emergence of New Ideas
- The concept of social position being based on merit rather than birth was promoted by philosophers such as John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
- Locke's Two Treatises of Government refuted the doctrine of the divine and absolute right of the monarch.
- Rousseau proposed a form of government based on a social contract between people and their representatives.
The Influence of the American Constitution
- The American Constitution, which guaranteed individual rights, was an important example for political thinkers in France.
- The ideas of philosophers such as Locke and Rousseau were discussed intensively in salons and coffee-houses and spread among people through books and newspapers.
The Old Regime and the French Revolution
- The news that Louis XVI planned to impose further taxes to meet the expenses of the state generated anger and protest against the system of privileges.
- The French Revolution saw the rise of newspapers describing the events of each day and week.
The Emergence of the Middle Class
- The eighteenth century witnessed the emergence of a growing middle class who earned their wealth through expanding overseas trade and manufacturing goods.
- The middle class included merchants, manufacturers, lawyers, and administrative officials who were educated and believed that no group in society should be privileged by birth.
Response to Revolutionary Ideas
- Individuals such as Tipu Sultan and Rammohan Roy were inspired by new ideas spreading through Europe during the French Revolution.
- Rammohan Roy was excited by the July Revolution in France in 1830 and insisted on visiting frigates flying the revolutionary tri-colour flag.
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